Test Deficit Disorder: A Silent Killer of Software
TDD is a serious problem. An outbreak of this uniquely degenerative disease can have a debilitating effect. In fact, it often proves deadly to software applications.
A development team infected with Test Deficit Disorder exhibits a marked aversion to testing their software. Often, they put off testing to the last possible moment, and then rush through it in a panic-induced state triggered by the disease.
To help you identify teams that are suffering from TDD, we’ve prepared a list of symptoms:
- Buggy software. This is the most common indicator of the disease. Infected development teams always display this symptom.
- Red eyes. Sufferers often experience feelings of frustration and hopelessness that lead to intense crying, especially near the end of development when bug counts skyrocket.
- Sweaty palms. The disease goes to work on the nerves and gradually ratchets up stress levels.
- Demophobia. A side effect of Test Deficit Disorder, demophobia is an overpowering fear of showing a client what you have so far.
If you’re afraid of being exposed to a development team infected with Test Deficit Disorder, don’t worry! There’s now a cure. As you might have guessed, it’s known as Test-driven Development.
Here at Architech, we’ve had our TDD shots and we get tested regularly (therefore we test regularly).
If you think your software might be at risk, give us a call and learn the facts about TDD. Don’t let Test Deficit Disorder compromise your systems.
To learn more about the cure, check out our white paper “Test-Driven Development: A Commitment to Quality”. Together, we can beat the disease.